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Ruskauff Family History

Ruskauff Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Stauff, Ruthruff, Reukauf, Ruthrauff, Skaff, Rusak, Mustafa, Dussault

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Where is the Ruskauff family from?

You can see how Ruskauff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruskauff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ruskauff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Ruskauff families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruskauff's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Ruskauff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruskauff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ruskauff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ruskauff. 60% of Ruskauff men worked as a Salesman. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Meat Cutter
    40%
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Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Ruskauff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruskauff census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 10 immigration records available for the last name Ruskauff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 79 military records available for the last name Ruskauff. For the veterans among your Ruskauff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruskauff lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2000, in the United States, Ruskauff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ruskauff in 1958 was 32, and 80 in 2000.

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